From ink to sole: tradition woven into sneakers

In a small workshop in Wuhan, Hubei province, traditional Chinese elements like dragons and cranes aren't just painted on walls or silk — they're coming alive on sneakers.

Behind these creations is Wang Qing, a 26-year-old postgraduate student at the School of Arts and Design, Wuhan University of Technology.

Though he specializes in landscape design, Wang chose an unexpected path: integrating time-honored Chinese cultural motifs into contemporary streetwear.